Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Workplace Manager

Vercel · Hybrid - London

People United Kingdom

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Workplace Manager to join our Workplace Strategy & Operations team — which owns workplace, real estate, employee experience, and physical security globally. You will serve as our senior on-the-ground presence across our EMEA offices, owning daily operations in London and overseeing Berlin, while playing a significant role in our upcoming London office search and transition from co-working to a permanent space. You will report to the Head of Workplace and will be located onsite in London.

If you're based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, even if the role is listed as remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

  • Own daily operations across our London and Berlin co-working locations — including access control, vendor management, food programs, facilities, and general services — maintaining a consistently high standard across both sites.
  • Play a significant role in the London office search and transition: helping define space requirements, coordinating site visits, evaluating options, and supporting the build-out and move-in process in close partnership with the Head of Workplace, broader workplace team, IT/AV, Finance, and Legal.
  • Own the employee experience across our EMEA offices — cultural programming, space activations, events, and onboarding moments that reflect Vercel's values.
  • Serve as the regional point of contact for real estate matters, including lease considerations, space planning, and vendor relationships across both locations.
  • Travel to Berlin on a regular basis (approximately quarterly) to maintain on-the-ground presence and ensure operational continuity.
  • Partner cross-functionally with IT, Security, Legal, Finance, and People to coordinate services and contribute to global Workplace programs, team OKRs/KPIs, and special projects.

About You:

  • 6+ years of experience in workplace operations, office management, or a related field, with demonstrated experience operating autonomously in a senior or standalone capacity.
  • Proven experience contributing to office search, build-out, or lease transition processes — you know how to be an effective partner on real estate workstreams.
  • Experience managing multiple office locations simultaneously, including serving as the primary point of escalation across sites.
  • Track record of building or owning employee experience programs, including events, cultural programming, and in-office activations.
  • Experience collaborating across functions and influencing senior stakeholders across time zones.

Bonus If You:

  • Have managed a multi-site or multi-country portfolio in EMEA
  • Have scaled workplace operations from co-working to a leased or owned office environment
  • Have contributed to physical security programs
  • Speak German (a genuine plus for Berlin, not required)

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. 

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.